The real Harthacnut also became King of Denmark (as Cnut III) after Cnut’s death, reigning from 1035 to 1042 (as he died in 1042). As explained above, he was set to become King of England as ...

King Canute: Lessons from a great Dane One way or another, the Danes' rejection of the euro is going to have an impact on the British decision. If Denmark's economy suffers, it could bolster the yes ...

Cnut's story begins in Denmark, likely towards the end of the 10th century. His father, Sweyn Forkbeard, King of Denmark, launched a series of invasions against England, culminating in his ...

King Cnut the Great started life as a young Viking warrior, but quickly became one of the most successful kings in Anglo-Saxon history, reigning over a huge empire covering England, Denmark and ...

A Tale of Denmark.; THE WARD OF KING CANUTE. By Ottilie A. Liliencrants. Illustrated by Troy and Margaret W. Kinney. Chicago: A.C. McClurg & Co.

Like medieval King Canute's unsuccessful attempt to command the incoming tide to stop, central banks' attempts to push back against swelling interest rate cut bets seem forlorn.

To the Editor: In the July 8 issue of the Journal, page 114, Dr. Allen S. Johnson misstated the legend about King Canute and apparently has misunderstood its message. King Canute commanded the sea ...

The Viking warrior who ascended to become King of England, Denmark, and Norway, is a figure shrouded in both history and legend.